Medical Imaging Apparatus with Radiation Source and Rotational Arms
Summary
The European Patent Office granted Pristem SA Patent EP4171383A2 covering a medical imaging apparatus with a radiation source and imaging device featuring rotational arms, effective April 1, 2026. The patent names Thomas Gabela, Nicolas Ganshof van der Meersch, and Hubert Blanchard as inventors and designates all European member states.
What changed
The EPO published Patent Application EP4171383A2, a granted patent for a medical imaging apparatus featuring a radiation source and an imaging device with rotational arms, assigned to Pristem SA. The patent covers approximately 15 designated contracting states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and other EU member states, providing Pristem SA with exclusive rights across these jurisdictions.
Medical imaging device manufacturers and technology companies operating in the diagnostic imaging space should review the patent claims to assess freedom-to-operate risks and potential licensing opportunities. Competitors developing radiation-based imaging systems with rotational arm configurations may need to design around the protected technology or evaluate the patent's scope for potential invalidity arguments.
What to do next
- Monitor EPO register for related divisional or continuation applications
- Review patent claims for freedom-to-operate analysis if developing similar imaging devices
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A MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING A RADIATION SOURCE AND AN IMAGING DEVICE WITH ROTATIONAL ARMS
Publication EP4171383A2 Kind: A2 Apr 01, 2026
Applicants
Pristem SA
Inventors
GABELLA, Thomas, GANSHOF VAN DER MEERSCH, Nicolas, BLANCHARD, Hubert
IPC Classifications
A61B 6/00 20060101AFI20221202BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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